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Mbaki v Chedu & Another (Civil Suit E544 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 154 (KLR) (7 June 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEMC 154 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
154
Citation
[2023] KEMC 154 (KLR)
Decided
7 June 2023
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TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendants defended the suit, and the Plainti called a witness.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO, Senior Resident Magistrate
Holding

The court finds that the defendants are liable for the accident and awards general damages of KES 350,000/- and special damages of KES 10,825/-.

Facts

The plaintiff, Mercy Waruino Mbaki, sustained injuries in a road traffic accident on 02nd Sept 2019. The defendants, Said Chedu and another, were the registered owners of the motor vehicle involved.

Issues

  1. Liability
  2. Quantum

Reasoning

The court determined liability based on the police records and Motor Vehicle Search Records, and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's injuries and the prevailing cost of living.

Outcome

The court entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff.

Orders

  • General damages of KES 350,000/-
  • Special damages of KES 10,825/-
  • Costs of the suit
  • Interest on general and special damages at court rates

Remedies

  • The plaintiff shall have costs in this suit and interests as outlined above from the date of this judgement until payment in full.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Civil Appeal Number 126 of 2018 Benuel Bosire v Lydia Kemunto Mokora[2019]eKLR
  • Patrisiah Adhiammbo Omolo vs Emily Mandala[2020] EKLR
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